Inside the Ten-Thousand Beasts Prison.
"What the hell are these humans?"
At this point, Thousand-Bones Borlun genuinely couldn't understand what was going on.
Ever since the first human man inexplicably charged in trying to rescue people, one human after another had kept breaking in!
And every single one of them used a combat style completely different from any human he had ever seen—powers and techniques utterly unfamiliar to him!
What was even more ridiculous was that every one of them defeated the strongest first-floor guardian, Shidong, then charged straight inside in one breath—arrogant as hell!
And then…
They were all beaten down by him.
"These humans possess astonishing talent! Their use of power is utterly bizarre, beyond comprehension—but…"
"Why are they charging in one by one?"
"If they united and fought together, the outcome might have been completely different!"
"With power this strong, how can their intelligence be so low?"
"Or… do they have some hidden scheme?"
…
Thousand-Bones Bolun couldn't figure it out no matter how much he thought.
Calling them idiots didn't feel right…
Idiots couldn't possibly be this strong.
And if they really were idiots, where was Shidong supposed to put his face after being defeated over a hundred times?
"My lord, bad news. Those strange youths we captured… they're trying to break out of prison."
A subordinate rushed over to report, though his expression was… complicated.
"Break out?"
Bolun was startled and hurried to the cell where the strange youths were being held.
Then—
Bolun tilted his head.
"???"
He completely failed to understand what the hell these people were trying to do.
"Look, I'll freeze it first, then you burn it. Alternating ice and fire—this hook will definitely crack! Once we're free, we can safely make our escape!"
National Server's Number one Ice Mage released cold air from his hands, repeatedly freezing the Soul-Seizing Hook embedded in Great Yan's Strongest Fire Mage.
Meanwhile, Great Yan's Strongest Fire Mage continuously released flames, slowly roasting it.
Under the repeated alternation of extreme cold and heat, the Soul-Seizing Hook did indeed begin to show slight changes.
At this rate…
In about three to five hundred years, it might break.
"Heh, relax! I'm a man who's watched all four seasons of Prison Break! Watch me dig us an escape tunnel with this knife—classic stylish jailbreak!"
Little Li's Flying Dagger pulled out a small knife and began stabbing at the ground.
After a full stick of incense's worth of effort, he finally poked a hole about as thick as a strand of hair.
"Damn it, let me out! I was careless earlier—if you've got balls, fight me again! Why does this hook suppress my power?! What the hell is this thing?!"
Super Vegeta struggled violently, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break free from the Soul-Seizing Hook.
…
Thousand-Bones Bolun felt… dazed.
If you're going to jailbreak…
Why are you yelling so loudly and explaining the entire plan out loud?
Do you think we're not standing right here?
These Soul-Seizing Hooks were designed specifically to restrain Seventh-Order experts.
If they couldn't suppress powerful bloodlines and physical bodies, what would be the point of making them at all?
"Who exactly are you people? And why are you charging into this place?"
After thinking for a moment, Bolun decided to interrogate them once more and walked over to Handsome Sanji.
At this moment, Handsome Sanji was tightly bound, his hands and feet pierced by Soul-Seizing Hooks, with absolutely no chance of struggling.
"When Brother Ming gets here, he's going to beat you so hard you'll crap yourself."
Handsome Sanji spoke calmly.
"…"
Bolun fell silent.
He had already tried torture.
And yet—
They dragged a few of these people into molten lava. Pain so intense even powerful non-human races couldn't endure it.
When these humans were thrown in…
They fell asleep.
They snored.
Three of them even started eating barbecue in the lava pool, complaining that the fire could be turned up a little while they were about to burn to death.
If the guards hadn't reacted quickly and pulled them out, they would have genuinely died in the lava.
"Then let me ask a different question," Bolun said slowly.
"Who is this 'Brother Ming'?"
"Heh. Brother Ming is obviously Brother Ming."
Handsome Sanji replied lazily.
"He's invincible."
"Only… a tiny bit weaker than me."
"Exactly. Other than not being as handsome as me, and being a little weaker, Brother Ming is absolutely invincible!"
"Obviously! Aside from me being just slightly stronger than Brother Ming, he's never lost a fight in his life!"
…
Handsome Sanji didn't even need to speak—National Server's Number one Ice Mage and the others answered for him, each flicking their heads proudly, smug as hell.
"???"
Thousand-Bones Bolun genuinely wanted to crack these people's skulls open.
Just to see what the hell was inside their brains.
If Brother Ming is invincible, how is he weaker than you?
If even you—who are supposedly stronger than Brother Ming—were defeated…
Where does your confidence come from, saying Brother Ming will beat me, Thousand-Bones Bolun, until I'm shitting myself?
"My lord, the Human Emperor's transport convoy has arrived. It's time to send that to Myriad Beasts City."
A guard stepped forward and reported respectfully.
"Mm. Begin."
Bolun nodded.
Very soon, black-armored guards appeared, lifting the square black box and preparing to transport it out of the prison.
"WAIT!!! Where are you taking her?!"
Handsome Sanji suddenly roared, struggling violently.
"Heh. Wherever we're taking her, it's none of your business."
Bolun sneered.
"Take it away!!!"
With a wave of his hand, the black guards hoisted the square black box and rose into the air together.
"I SAID—WAIT!!!"
Handsome Sanji's voice rang out again.
"?"
Bolun turned his head—and saw something unbelievable.
"Fwoosh."
Now free, Handsome Sanji casually lit a cigarette, murderous intent locking firmly onto Bolun.
"!"
Bolun's gaze sharpened—and he saw that large chunks of flesh had been ripped out of Handsome Sanji's hands and feet.
"How did you break free?"
Bolun's expression darkened as he questioned coldly.
"The Soul-Seizing Hooks' power— even if you severed your own limbs, escape should be impossible!"
"I told you already."
Handsome Sanji didn't waste words and charged straight at Bolun.
"I will save that little girl!"
"Hmph. Without that armor, with your bones not even healed and injuries this severe—what strength do you have left to fight me?"
Bolun laughed.
Before, Handsome Sanji was uninjured and wearing that terrifying armor—
and he still wasn't Bolun's opponent!
Now it was even more impossible.
However—
"Whoosh!"
Handsome Sanji's figure vanished instantly!
The next moment—
"BOOM!!!"
Bolun's back was struck by an incomparably heavy blow!
"PUFF!"
The kick sent Bolun flying, blood spraying from his mouth.
"Ha…"
Handsome Sanji landed slowly, blood pouring from his body, his aura visibly weakening.
Yet—
Something within him was growing stronger and stronger.
"Damn it, why is Brother Sanji even stronger than before?!"
"Are you kidding me—does his Intent work like Brother Lufei's Death Defying? The closer to death, the stronger?!"
"Why can he break free but I can't?! This game is bugged—I'm reporting this!!!"
…
The other imprisoned players—still unable to escape—were collectively furious.
We came here to rescue people!
And now the guy who was calling for help broke free and started showing off?!
Meanwhile we're still stuck here unable to move?!
What kind of bullshit development is this?!
"This kid…"
Bolun was completely baffled.
"He's lost his armor, is critically wounded and on the brink of death—so why is his power several times stronger than before?!"
"WAIT FOR ME—I'M COMING TO SAVE YOU!!!"
Seeing the square black box growing farther away, Handsome Sanji used Moon Step, leaping into the air to chase after it!
"PUFF!"
But after rising only several dozen meters, he was struck by a blow and slammed back to the ground.
"Even if you've grown stronger…"
Bolun stood in midair, blocking his path completely.
"The gap between our combat power is still over a thousandfold!"
"She's just a little girl!"
Handsome Sanji spat out blood, slowly standing up as he shouted.
"You monsters are this powerful—why target a child like her?!"
"Heh."
Bolun replied coldly, his expression twisted.
"She is a part of our great plan."
"Her death is absolutely necessary."
"No one—can stop it."
Those words—
Instantly detonated the players present.